The wait for the much-anticipated Test series between India and England has ended. England skipper Ben Stokes has won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Yorkshire Cricket Ground.

Sai Sudharsan has been handed the debut cap by India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara. Over the years, Pujara has been batting at number three for India in the traditional format of the game. As the match proceeds, Sai may come in to bat at number three as skipper Gill will be taking up the role of Kohli at number four. Additionally, Shardul Thakur has been preferred as the only pace bowling all-rounder by India. Youngster Nitish Kumar Reddy has been benched for the series opener against the 'Three Lions'.

A sigh of relief for the Indian fans will be that the premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been picked for the first Test. As of now, there is no confirmation as to which of the matches the Indian management will be looking to make Bumrah take the field.